Boundaries:From East 42nd to East 32th, between Flushing Park Avenue and Hudson River

Borders:Midtown East and Kisp Bay

Subway stops: 4, 5, 6, 7 Lines at Grand Central 42nd street

Located on the east side of Midtown to the south of Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street, this residential enclave is increasingly attracting affluent young families. Around 1987 many real estate promoters described the boundaries as within East 34th Street, East 42nd Street, Madison Avenue, and the Hudson River.

quite the name for themselves by the 18th century. Robert Murray, patriarch of the Murray family, arrived in New York in 1753. He was a merchant mostly concerned with overseas trade. He would come to own more shipping tonnage than any other merchant in New York. Around 1762, Robert Murray built Inclenberg, the manor that would house his family and oversee his farmland estate. Also known as Belmont,

the estate was most popularly regarded as “Murray Hill,” the name which the area still holds today.

Murray Hill’s central location makes it a comfortable walk to work for many. Its easy access to shops, restaurants and movie theaters. Murray Hill’s filmic streets are a mix of classic “New York” townhouses and modern high-rise buildings, with the

and international touring musicians also part of the scenery. Other spectacular landmarks include the Scandinavian House and the former Beau Arts Building, now the Consulate General of Poland. The Consulate General of Mexico and the Consulate General of South Africa maintain presences there as well.

Murray Hill also boasts a number of prime nightlife spots. Ginger Man offers over

100 kinds of beer and a huge variety of whiskeys, and bars such as Morgan’s and Wet Bar round out the neighborhood offerings. If visiting, the area has several unique hotels. Hotel Dylan boasts the popular Alchemy Room (a favorite bar in the area). The Kitano offers rooms in both